If the crisis at Liverpool continues, a 44-year-old manager is ready to take over from Arne Slot.

Pressure is mounting on Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid, with reports suggesting unrest is growing within the squad as some senior players start to question his methods.

Despite a strong start to his managerial career and his legendary status at the club, Alonso’s future in Madrid is now under close scrutiny. Rumors from both Spain and England hint that Liverpool could soon come knocking.

Alonso, a former Anfield favorite, is said to be open to taking the Liverpool reins if the opportunity arises, according to a trusted source on X. His intelligence, calm demeanor, and leadership on the pitch have left an enduring impression on the club and its supporters.

Liverpool’s chief executive, Michael Edwards—one of the key figures behind the club’s recent revival—is reportedly a long-time admirer of Alonso. At one point, Edwards even considered him the perfect successor to Jürgen Klopp before Alonso chose to take the Real Madrid job, seeing it as the next step in his managerial journey following his success at Bayer Leverkusen.

Meanwhile, current Liverpool manager Arne Slot faces mounting pressure after a series of disappointing results. The Reds have slipped down the Premier League table, and Slot reportedly has until January to turn things around—a pivotal period that could decide his future.

If Liverpool’s struggles continue, Alonso could make a high-profile return to the Premier League, this time as the club’s manager. Should he leave Madrid, Real are expected to call upon Zinedine Zidane as a short-term replacement, continuing a familiar pattern of managerial changes at the Bernabéu.